The President pro tempore called the Senate to order at 10 a.m., the Reverend Daniel DePozo, National Chaplain of the American Legion
, in Henderson, Nevada offered a prayer, and the President pro tempore
led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
The Journal
Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the
proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.
Certain Procedures Dispensed With
Pursuant to the order of yesterday,
the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition
of the two leaders being reserved.
Transaction of Morning Business
The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.
Legislative Business (Tuesday, February
25)
S.J.Res. 11 (Sen. Kennedy):
A joint resolution providing for congressional
disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule
submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection
of Marine Archaeological Resources".
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Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number:
91
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Measure laid before Senate by motion.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote
Number:
92
S.Res. 96 (Sen. Collins):
A resolution designating the week of February 24
through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Voice Vote.
S.Res. 97 (Sen. Ricketts):
A resolution honoring the life of Nebraska
community leader Howard L. Hawks.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and
with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Executive Business (Tuesday, February 25)
PN11-10:
Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of
Education
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Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination
agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number:
93
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Cloture motion presented in Senate.
PN12-12:
Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be
Secretary of the Army
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Considered by Senate.
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 28. Record Vote Number:
90
Adjournment
By unanimous consent, on the request of Mr. Kennedy, at
7:32 p.m., the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until
10 a.m. tomorrow.
